503 Main AveAldenIA50006



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Income-ProducingReliable and efficiently structured, 503 Main Ave, Alden, IA, 50006 in Alden is a conservative rental investment at $249,900. Rental yield 6.86%. A 1.27 coverage ratio meets Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR standard for foreign-national financing. Five-year equity: 5% appreciation adds $69,043; $2,302/yr in principal paydown supplements. Total projected return: $81,377.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(215) | $300 |
City averages based on Alden market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,429 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,545 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.93x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, book time with your loan officer →
Estimates assume 6.0% rate / 30-yr fixed, 30% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Single Family
Built in 1897
0.48 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50006, Alden, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 753 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 508 (67.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 157 (20.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 88 (11.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $131,250 |
| Average Home Value | $177,303 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
538
Single Family
538
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
41



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Ziffy AI Summary
A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |
- Attractive rent-to-price ratio for income stability
- Good fit for DSCR financing with healthy coverage


Single Family
Built in 1897
0.48 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50006, Alden, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 753 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 508 (67.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 157 (20.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 88 (11.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $131,250 |
| Average Home Value | $177,303 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
538
Single Family
538
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
41
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